Special Provisions in Appendix. See the preamble to Act 17 of the First Special Session of 1995 in the appendix to
this title for special provisions relating to legislative purpose.

Cross References. Subchapter A is referred to in section 6105 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section
2503 of Title 34 (Game).

18c6101s

§ 6101. Short title of subchapter.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms
Act of 1995.

18c6101v

(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

18c6102s

§ 6102. Definitions.

Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this subchapter
which are applicable to specific provisions of this subchapter, the following words
and phrases, when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:

"Commissioner." The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.

"Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network." The computer network administered by the Commonwealth and used to record and store
digital photographs of an individual's face and any scars, marks, tattoos or other
unique features of the individual.

"Conviction." A conviction, a finding of guilty or the entering of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere,
whether or not judgment of sentence has been imposed, as determined by the law of
the jurisdiction in which the prosecution was held. The term does not include a conviction
which has been expunged or overturned or for which an individual has been pardoned
unless the pardon expressly provides that the individual may not possess or transport
firearms.

"County treasurer." The county treasurer or, in home rule or optional plan counties, the person whose
duties encompass those of a county treasurer.

"Crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year." The term does not include any of the following:

(1) Federal or State offenses pertaining to antitrust, unfair trade practices, restraints
on trade or regulation of business.

(2) State offenses classified as misdemeanors and punishable by a term of imprisonment
not to exceed two years.

"Firearm." Any pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches, any shotgun with
a barrel length less than 18 inches or any rifle with a barrel length less than 16
inches, or any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than
26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be determined by measuring from the
muzzle of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever
is applicable.

"Law enforcement officer." Any person employed by any police department or organization of the Commonwealth or
political subdivision thereof who is empowered to effect an arrest with or without
warrant and who is authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of that person's
duties.

"Loaded." A firearm is loaded if the firing chamber, the nondetachable magazine or, in the case
of a revolver, any of the chambers of the cylinder contain ammunition capable of being
fired. In the case of a firearm which utilizes a detachable magazine, the term shall
mean a magazine suitable for use in said firearm which magazine contains such ammunition
and has been inserted in the firearm or is in the same container or, where the container
has multiple compartments, the same compartment thereof as the firearm. If the magazine
is inserted into a pouch, holder, holster or other protective device that provides
for a complete and secure enclosure of the ammunition, then the pouch, holder, holster
or other protective device shall be deemed to be a separate compartment.

"Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association." The State association of sheriffs authorized by the act of June 14, 1923 (P.L.774,
No.305), entitled "An act authorizing the sheriffs of the several counties of this
Commonwealth to organize themselves into a State Association, for the purpose of holding
annual meetings, to secure more uniformity and cooperation in the conduct of their
offices, and providing for the payment of certain expenses in connection with such
meetings by the various counties."

If any person commits or attempts to commit a crime enumerated in section 6105 (relating
to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms) when
armed with a firearm contrary to the provisions of this subchapter, that person may,
in addition to the punishment provided for the crime, also be punished as provided
by this subchapter.

18c6103v

(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

18c6104s

§ 6104. Evidence of intent.

In the trial of a person for committing or attempting to commit a crime enumerated
in section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell
or transfer firearms), the fact that that person was armed with a firearm, used or
attempted to be used, and had no license to carry the same, shall be evidence of that
person's intention to commit the offense.

(1) A person who has been convicted of an offense enumerated in subsection (b), within
or without this Commonwealth, regardless of the length of sentence or whose conduct
meets the criteria in subsection (c) shall not possess, use, control, sell, transfer
or manufacture or obtain a license to possess, use, control, sell, transfer or manufacture
a firearm in this Commonwealth.

(2) (i) A person who is prohibited from possessing, using, controlling, selling, transferring
or manufacturing a firearm under paragraph (1) or subsection (b) or (c) shall have
a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 60 days from the date of the imposition of
the disability under this subsection, in which to sell or transfer that person's firearms
to another eligible person who is not a member of the prohibited person's household.

(ii) This paragraph shall not apply to any person whose disability is imposed pursuant
to subsection (c)(6).

(a.1) Penalty.--

(1) A person convicted of a felony enumerated under subsection (b) or a felony under the
act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device
and Cosmetic Act, or any equivalent Federal statute or equivalent statute of any other
state, who violates subsection (a) commits a felony of the second degree.

(2) A person who is the subject of an active protection from abuse order issued pursuant
to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108 (relating to relief), which order provided for the relinquishment
of firearms, other weapons or ammunition during the period of time the order is in
effect, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he intentionally or knowingly
fails to relinquish a firearm, other weapon or ammunition to the sheriff as required
by the order unless, in lieu of relinquishment, he provides an affidavit which lists
the firearms, other weapons or ammunition to the sheriff in accordance with either
23 Pa.C.S. § 6108(a)(7)(i)(B), 6108.2 (relating to relinquishment for consignment
sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping) or 6108.3 (relating to relinquishment to third
party for safekeeping).

(3) (i) A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he intentionally or knowingly
accepts possession of a firearm, other weapon or ammunition from a person he knows
is the subject of an active protection from abuse order issued pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.
§ 6108, which order provided for the relinquishment of the firearm, other weapon or
ammunition during the period of time the order is in effect.

(ii) This paragraph shall not apply to:

(A) a third party who accepts possession of a firearm, other weapon or ammunition relinquished
pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3; or

(B) a dealer licensed pursuant to section 6113 (relating to licensing of dealers) or subsequent
purchaser from a dealer licensed pursuant to section 6113, who accepts possession
of a firearm, other weapon or ammunition relinquished pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.2.

(4) It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under paragraph (3) that the
person accepting possession of a firearm, other weapon or ammunition in violation
of paragraph (3):

(i) notified the sheriff as soon as practicable that he has taken possession; and

(ii) relinquished possession of any firearm, other weapon or ammunition possessed in violation
of paragraph (3) as directed by the sheriff.

(5) A person who has accepted possession of a firearm, other weapon or ammunition pursuant
to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3 commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he intentionally
or knowingly returns a firearm, other weapon or ammunition to a defendant or intentionally
or knowingly allows a defendant to have access to the firearm, other weapon or ammunition
prior to either of the following:

(i) The sheriff accepts return of the safekeeping permit issued to the party pursuant
to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3(d)(1)(i).

(ii) The issuance of a court order pursuant to subsection (f)(2) or 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.1(b)
(relating to return of relinquished firearms, other weapons and ammunition and additional
relief) which modifies a valid protection from abuse order issued pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.
§ 6108, which order provided for the relinquishment of the firearm, other weapon or
ammunition by allowing the defendant to take possession of the firearm, other weapon
or ammunition that had previously been ordered relinquished.

Section 2504 (relating to involuntary manslaughter) if the offense is based on the
reckless use of a firearm.

Section 2702 (relating to aggravated assault).

Section 2703 (relating to assault by prisoner).

Section 2704 (relating to assault by life prisoner).

Section 2709.1 (relating to stalking).

Section 2716 (relating to weapons of mass destruction).

Section 2901 (relating to kidnapping).

Section 2902 (relating to unlawful restraint).

Section 2910 (relating to luring a child into a motor vehicle or structure).

Section 3121 (relating to rape).

Section 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse).

Section 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault).

Section 3301 (relating to arson and related offenses).

Section 3302 (relating to causing or risking catastrophe).

Section 3502 (relating to burglary).

Section 3503 (relating to criminal trespass) if the offense is graded a felony of
the second degree or higher.

Section 3701 (relating to robbery).

Section 3702 (relating to robbery of motor vehicle).

Section 3921 (relating to theft by unlawful taking or disposition) upon conviction
of the second felony offense.

Section 3923 (relating to theft by extortion) when the offense is accompanied by threats
of violence.

Section 3925 (relating to receiving stolen property) upon conviction of the second
felony offense.

Section 4906 (relating to false reports to law enforcement authorities) if the fictitious
report involved the theft of a firearm as provided in section 4906(c)(2).

Section 4912 (relating to impersonating a public servant) if the person is impersonating
a law enforcement officer.

Section 4952 (relating to intimidation of witnesses or victims).

Section 4953 (relating to retaliation against witness, victim or party).

Section 5121 (relating to escape).

Section 5122 (relating to weapons or implements for escape).

Section 5501(3) (relating to riot).

Section 5515 (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training).

Section 5516 (relating to facsimile weapons of mass destruction).

Section 6110.1 (relating to possession of firearm by minor).

Section 6301 (relating to corruption of minors).

Section 6302 (relating to sale or lease of weapons and explosives).

Any offense equivalent to any of the above-enumerated offenses under the prior laws
of this Commonwealth or any offense equivalent to any of the above-enumerated offenses
under the statutes of any other state or of the United States.

(c) Other persons.--In addition to any person who has been convicted of any offense listed under subsection
(b), the following persons shall be subject to the prohibition of subsection (a):

(1) A person who is a fugitive from justice. This paragraph does not apply to an individual
whose fugitive status is based upon a nonmoving or moving summary offense under Title
75 (relating to vehicles).

(2) A person who has been convicted of an offense under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233,
No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or any equivalent
Federal statute or equivalent statute of any other state, that may be punishable by
a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.

(3) A person who has been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled
substance as provided in 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 (relating to driving under influence of
alcohol or controlled substance) or the former 75 Pa.C.S. § 3731, on three or more
separate occasions within a five-year period. For the purposes of this paragraph only,
the prohibition of subsection (a) shall only apply to transfers or purchases of firearms
after the third conviction.

(4) A person who has been adjudicated as an incompetent or who has been involuntarily
committed to a mental institution for inpatient care and treatment under section 302,
303 or 304 of the provisions of the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as
the Mental Health Procedures Act. This paragraph shall not apply to any proceeding
under section 302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act unless the examining physician
has issued a certification that inpatient care was necessary or that the person was
committable.

(5) A person who, being an alien, is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

(6) A person who is the subject of an active protection from abuse order issued pursuant
to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108, which order provided for the relinquishment of firearms during
the period of time the order is in effect. This prohibition shall terminate upon the
expiration or vacation of an active protection from abuse order or portion thereof
relating to the relinquishment of firearms.

(7) A person who was adjudicated delinquent by a court pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6341 (relating
to adjudication) or under any equivalent Federal statute or statute of any other state
as a result of conduct which if committed by an adult would constitute an offense
under sections 2502, 2503, 2702, 2703 (relating to assault by prisoner), 2704, 2901,
3121, 3123, 3301, 3502, 3701 and 3923.

(8) A person who was adjudicated delinquent by a court pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6341 or
under any equivalent Federal statute or statute of any other state as a result of
conduct which if committed by an adult would constitute an offense enumerated in subsection
(b) with the exception of those crimes set forth in paragraph (7). This prohibition
shall terminate 15 years after the last applicable delinquent adjudication or upon
the person reaching the age of 30, whichever is earlier.

(9) A person who is prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm under 18 U.S.C.
§ 922(g)(9) (relating to unlawful acts). If the offense which resulted in the prohibition
under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) was committed, as provided in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(33)(A)(ii)
(relating to definitions), by a person in any of the following relationships:

(i) the current or former spouse, parent or guardian of the victim;

(ii) a person with whom the victim shares a child in common;

(iii) a person who cohabits with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent or
guardian; or

(iv) a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent or guardian of the victim;

then the relationship need not be an element of the offense to meet the requirements
of this paragraph.

(d) Exemption.--A person who has been convicted of a crime specified in subsection (a) or (b) or a
person whose conduct meets the criteria in subsection (c)(1), (2), (5), (7) or (9)
may make application to the court of common pleas of the county where the principal
residence of the applicant is situated for relief from the disability imposed by this
section upon the possession, transfer or control of a firearm. The court shall grant
such relief if it determines that any of the following apply:

(1) The conviction has been vacated under circumstances where all appeals have been exhausted
or where the right to appeal has expired.

(2) The conviction has been the subject of a full pardon by the Governor.

(3) Each of the following conditions is met:

(i) The Secretary of the Treasury of the United States has relieved the applicant of an
applicable disability imposed by Federal law upon the possession, ownership or control
of a firearm as a result of the applicant's prior conviction, except that the court
may waive this condition if the court determines that the Congress of the United States
has not appropriated sufficient funds to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to grant
relief to applicants eligible for the relief.

(ii) A period of ten years, not including any time spent in incarceration, has elapsed
since the most recent conviction of the applicant of a crime enumerated in subsection
(b), a felony violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act
or the offense which resulted in the prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).

(e) Proceedings.--

(1) If a person convicted of an offense under subsection (a), (b) or (c)(1), (2), (5),
(7) or (9) makes application to the court, a hearing shall be held in open court to
determine whether the requirements of this section have been met. The commissioner
and the district attorney of the county where the application is filed and any victim
or survivor of a victim of the offense upon which the disability is based may be parties
to the proceeding.

(2) Upon application to the court of common pleas pursuant to paragraph (1) by an applicant
who is subject to the prohibition under subsection (c)(3), the court shall grant such
relief if a period of ten years, not including any time spent in incarceration, has
passed since the applicant's most recent conviction under subsection (c)(3).

(f) Other exemptions and proceedings.--

(1) Upon application to the court of common pleas under this subsection by an applicant
subject to the prohibitions under subsection (c)(4), the court may grant such relief
as it deems appropriate if the court determines that the applicant may possess a firearm
without risk to the applicant or any other person.

(2) If application is made under this subsection for relief from the disability imposed
under subsection (c)(6), notice of such application shall be given to the person who
had petitioned for the protection from abuse order, and such person shall be a party
to the proceedings. Notice of any court order or amendment to a court order restoring
firearms possession or control shall be given to the person who had petitioned for
the protection from abuse order, to the sheriff and to the Pennsylvania State Police.
The application and any proceedings on the application shall comply with 23 Pa.C.S.
Ch. 61 (relating to protection from abuse).

(3) All hearings conducted under this subsection shall be closed unless otherwise requested
to be open by the applicant.

(4) (i) The owner of any seized or confiscated firearms or of any firearms ordered relinquished
under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108 shall be provided with a signed and dated written receipt
by the appropriate law enforcement agency. This receipt shall include, but not limited
to, a detailed identifying description indicating the serial number and condition
of the firearm. In addition, the appropriate law enforcement agency shall be liable
to the lawful owner of said confiscated, seized or relinquished firearm for any loss,
damage or substantial decrease in value of said firearm that is a direct result of
a lack of reasonable care by the appropriate law enforcement agency.

(ii) Firearms shall not be engraved or permanently marked in any manner, including, but
not limited to, engraving of evidence or other identification numbers. Unless reasonable
suspicion exists to believe that a particular firearm has been used in the commission
of a crime, no firearm shall be test fired. Any reduction in the value of a firearm
due to test firing, engraving or permanently marking in violation of this paragraph
shall be considered damage, and the law enforcement agency shall be liable to the
lawful owner of the firearm for the reduction in value caused by the test firing,
engraving or permanently marking.

(iii) For purposes of this paragraph, the term "firearm" shall include any scope, sight,
bipod, sling, light, magazine, clip, ammunition or other firearm accessory attached
to or seized, confiscated or relinquished with a firearm.

(g) Other restrictions.--Nothing in this section shall exempt a person from a disability in relation to the
possession or control of a firearm which is imposed as a condition of probation or
parole or which is imposed pursuant to the provision of any law other than this section.

(h) License prohibition.--Any person who is prohibited from possessing, using, controlling, selling, purchasing,
transferring or manufacturing any firearm under this section shall not be eligible
for or permitted to obtain a license to carry a firearm under section 6109 (relating
to licenses).

(i) Firearm.--As used in this section only, the term "firearm" shall include any weapons which are
designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an
explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

(j) Copy of order to State Police.--If the court grants relief from the disabilities imposed under this section, a copy
of the order shall be sent by the prothonotary within ten days of the entry of the
order to the Pennsylvania State Police and shall include the name, date of birth and
Social Security number of the individual.

§ 6105.1. Restoration of firearm rights for offenses under prior laws of this Commonwealth.

(a) Restoration.--A person convicted of a disabling offense may make application to the court of common
pleas in the county where the principal residence of the applicant is situated for
restoration of firearms rights. The court shall grant restoration of firearms rights
after a hearing in open court to determine whether the requirements of this section
have been met unless:

(1) the applicant has been convicted of any other offense specified in section 6105(a)
or (b) (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer
firearms) or the applicant's conduct meets the criteria in section 6105(c)(1), (2),
(3), (4), (5), (6) or (7);

(2) the applicant has been convicted of any other crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding
one year as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions); or

(3) the applicant's character and reputation is such that the applicant would be likely
to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.

(b) Notice and standing.--

(1) Notice of an application for restoration of firearms rights shall be provided to the
Pennsylvania State Police, the district attorney of the county where the disabling
offense occurred and the district attorney of the county where the application is
filed. The district attorney of the county where the application is filed, the district
attorney of the county where the disabling offense occurred and the Pennsylvania State
Police may, at their option, be parties to the proceeding.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the standing of the Pennsylvania State Police as a
party to a proceeding under this section shall be limited to determinations of whether
the offense meets the definition of the phrase "disabling offense" or whether the
provisions of subsection (a)(1) and (2) have been satisfied.

(c) Copy of order to Pennsylvania State Police.--If the court grants restoration of firearms rights to an applicant, a copy of the
order shall be sent by the prothonotary within ten days of the entry of the order
to the district attorneys and the Pennsylvania State Police, Firearms Division, and
shall include the name, date of birth and Social Security number of the applicant.

(d) Expungement and pardon.--A restoration of firearms rights under this section shall not result in the expungement
of any criminal history record information nor will it constitute a gubernatorial
pardon.

(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection:

"Disabling offense." A conviction for any offense which:

(1) resulted in a Federal firearms disability and is substantially similar to either an
offense currently graded as a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment for not more
than two years or conduct which no longer constitutes a violation of law; and

(2) was a violation of either of the following:

(i) the former act of May 1, 1929 (P.L.905, No.403), known as The Vehicle Code, or the
former act of April 29, 1959 (P.L.58, No.32), known as The Vehicle Code; or

(ii) the former act of June 24, 1939 (P.L.872, No.375), known as the Penal Code.

The definition shall not include any offense which, if committed under contemporary
standards, would constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree or greater under section
2701 (relating to simple assault) and was committed by a current or former spouse,
parent or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child
in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim
as a spouse, parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent
or guardian of the victim.

"Restoration of firearms rights." Relieving any and all disabilities with respect to a person's right to own, possess,
use, control, sell, purchase, transfer, manufacture, receive, ship or transport firearms,
including any disabilities imposed pursuant to this subchapter. The phrase shall also
mean the restoration of the right to vote, to hold public office and to serve on a
jury.

18c6105.1v

(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1391, No.172, eff. imd.)

2002 Amendment. Act 172 added section 6105.1.

18c6106s

§ 6106. Firearms not to be carried without a license.

(a) Offense defined.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who carries a firearm in any vehicle
or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his
place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and lawfully issued license
under this chapter commits a felony of the third degree.

(2) A person who is otherwise eligible to possess a valid license under this chapter but
carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm concealed on
or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without
a valid and lawfully issued license and has not committed any other criminal violation
commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to:

(1) Constables, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens, or their deputies, policemen of this
Commonwealth or its political subdivisions, or other law-enforcement officers.

(2) Members of the army, navy, marine corps, air force or coast guard of the United States
or of the National Guard or organized reserves when on duty.

(3) The regularly enrolled members of any organization duly organized to purchase or receive
such firearms from the United States or from this Commonwealth.

(4) Any persons engaged in target shooting with a firearm, if such persons are at or are
going to or from their places of assembly or target practice and if, while going to
or from their places of assembly or target practice, the firearm is not loaded.

(5) Officers or employees of the United States duly authorized to carry a concealed firearm.

(6) Agents, messengers and other employees of common carriers, banks, or business firms,
whose duties require them to protect moneys, valuables and other property in the discharge
of such duties.

(7) Any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms,
or the agent or representative of any such person, having in his possession, using
or carrying a firearm in the usual or ordinary course of such business.

(8) Any person while carrying a firearm which is not loaded and is in a secure wrapper
from the place of purchase to his home or place of business, or to a place of repair,
sale or appraisal or back to his home or place of business, or in moving from one
place of abode or business to another or from his home to a vacation or recreational
home or dwelling or back, or to recover stolen property under section 6111.1(b)(4)
(relating to Pennsylvania State Police), or to a place of instruction intended to
teach the safe handling, use or maintenance of firearms or back or to a location to
which the person has been directed to relinquish firearms under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108
(relating to relief) or back upon return of the relinquished firearm or to a licensed
dealer's place of business for relinquishment pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.2 (relating
to relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping) or back upon
return of the relinquished firearm or to a location for safekeeping pursuant to 23
Pa.C.S. § 6108.3 (relating to relinquishment to third party for safekeeping) or back
upon return of the relinquished firearm.

(9) Persons licensed to hunt, take furbearers or fish in this Commonwealth, if such persons
are actually hunting, taking furbearers or fishing as permitted by such license, or
are going to the places where they desire to hunt, take furbearers or fish or returning
from such places.

(10) Persons training dogs, if such persons are actually training dogs during the regular
training season.

(11) Any person while carrying a firearm in any vehicle, which person possesses a valid
and lawfully issued license for that firearm which has been issued under the laws
of the United States or any other state.

(12) A person who has a lawfully issued license to carry a firearm pursuant to section
6109 (relating to licenses) and that said license expired within six months prior
to the date of arrest and that the individual is otherwise eligible for renewal of
the license.

(13) Any person who is otherwise eligible to possess a firearm under this chapter and who
is operating a motor vehicle which is registered in the person's name or the name
of a spouse or parent and which contains a firearm for which a valid license has been
issued pursuant to section 6109 to the spouse or parent owning the firearm.

(14) A person lawfully engaged in the interstate transportation of a firearm as defined
under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3) (relating to definitions) in compliance with 18 U.S.C.
§ 926A (relating to interstate transportation of firearms).

(15) Any person who possesses a valid and lawfully issued license or permit to carry a
firearm which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether
a reciprocity agreement exists between the Commonwealth and the state under section
6109(k), provided:

(i) The state provides a reciprocal privilege for individuals licensed to carry firearms
under section 6109.

(ii) The Attorney General has determined that the firearm laws of the state are similar
to the firearm laws of this Commonwealth.

(16) Any person holding a license in accordance with section 6109(f)(3).

(c) Sportsman's firearm permit.--

(1) Before any exception shall be granted under paragraph (b)(9) or (10) of this section
to any person 18 years of age or older licensed to hunt, trap or fish or who has been
issued a permit relating to hunting dogs, such person shall, at the time of securing
his hunting, furtaking or fishing license or any time after such license has been
issued, secure a sportsman's firearm permit from the county treasurer. The sportsman's
firearm permit shall be issued immediately and be valid throughout this Commonwealth
for a period of five years from the date of issue for any legal firearm, when carried
in conjunction with a valid hunting, furtaking or fishing license or permit relating
to hunting dogs. The sportsman's firearm permit shall be in triplicate on a form to
be furnished by the Pennsylvania State Police. The original permit shall be delivered
to the person, and the first copy thereof, within seven days, shall be forwarded to
the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police by the county treasurer. The second
copy shall be retained by the county treasurer for a period of two years from the
date of expiration. The county treasurer shall be entitled to collect a fee of not
more than $6 for each such permit issued, which shall include the cost of any official
form. The Pennsylvania State Police may recover from the county treasurer the cost
of any such form, but may not charge more than $1 for each official permit form furnished
to the county treasurer.

(2) Any person who sells or attempts to sell a sportsman's firearm permit for a fee in
excess of that amount fixed under this subsection commits a summary offense.

(d) Revocation of registration.--Any registration of a firearm under subsection (c) of this section may be revoked
by the county treasurer who issued it, upon written notice to the holder thereof.

(e) Definitions.--

(1) For purposes of subsection (b)(3), (4), (5), (7) and (8), the term "firearm" shall
include any weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile
by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of the weapon.

(2) As used in this section, the phrase "place of instruction" shall include any hunting
club, rifle club, rifle range, pistol range, shooting range, the premises of a licensed
firearms dealer or a lawful gun show or meet.

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in Title 34 (relating to game), no person shall carry a loaded
pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle, other than a firearm as defined in section 6102
(relating to definitions), in any vehicle. The provisions of this section shall not
apply to persons excepted from the requirement of a license to carry firearms under
section 6106(b)(1), (2), (5) or (6) (relating to firearms not to be carried without
a license) nor shall the provisions of this section be construed to permit persons
to carry firearms in a vehicle where such conduct is prohibited by section 6106.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates the provisions of this section commits a summary offense.

(a) General rule.--No person shall carry a firearm upon the public streets or upon any public property
during an emergency proclaimed by a State or municipal governmental executive unless
that person is:

(1) Actively engaged in a defense of that person's life or property from peril or threat.

(2) Licensed to carry firearms under section 6109 (relating to licenses) or is exempt
from licensing under section 6106(b) (relating to firearms not to be carried without
a license).

(b) Seizure, taking and confiscation.--Except as otherwise provided under subsection (a) and notwithstanding the provisions
of 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 73 (relating to Commonwealth services) or any other provision of
law to the contrary, no firearm, accessory or ammunition may be seized, taken or confiscated
during an emergency unless the seizure, taking or confiscation would be authorized
absent the emergency.

(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection:

"Accessory." Any scope, sight, bipod, sling, light, magazine, clip or other related item that is
attached to or necessary for the operation of a firearm.

"Firearm." The term includes any weapon that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel
any projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any weapon.

§ 6108. Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.

No person shall carry a firearm, rifle or shotgun at any time upon the public streets
or upon any public property in a city of the first class unless:

(1) such person is licensed to carry a firearm; or

(2) such person is exempt from licensing under section 6106(b) of this title (relating
to firearms not to be carried without a license).

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Cross References. Section 6108 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.

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§ 6109. Licenses.

(a) Purpose of license.--A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed
on or about one's person or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth.

(b) Place of application.--An individual who is 21 years of age or older may apply to a sheriff for a license
to carry a firearm concealed on or about his person or in a vehicle within this Commonwealth.
If the applicant is a resident of this Commonwealth, he shall make application with
the sheriff of the county in which he resides or, if a resident of a city of the first
class, with the chief of police of that city.

(c) Form of application and content.--The application for a license to carry a firearm shall be uniform throughout this
Commonwealth and shall be on a form prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police. The
form may contain provisions, not exceeding one page, to assure compliance with this
section. Issuing authorities shall use only the application form prescribed by the
Pennsylvania State Police. One of the following reasons for obtaining a firearm license
shall be set forth in the application: self-defense, employment, hunting and fishing,
target shooting, gun collecting or another proper reason. The application form shall
be dated and signed by the applicant and shall contain the following statement:

I have never been convicted of a crime that prohibits me from possessing or acquiring
a firearm under Federal or State law. I am of sound mind and have never been committed
to a mental institution. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if I knowingly
make any false statements herein, I am subject to penalties prescribed by law. I authorize
the sheriff, or his designee, or, in the case of first class cities, the chief or
head of the police department, or his designee, to inspect only those records or documents
relevant to information required for this application. If I am issued a license and
knowingly become ineligible to legally possess or acquire firearms, I will promptly
notify the sheriff of the county in which I reside or, if I reside in a city of the
first class, the chief of police of that city.

(d) Sheriff to conduct investigation.--The sheriff to whom the application is made shall:

(1) investigate the applicant's record of criminal conviction;

(2) investigate whether or not the applicant is under indictment for or has ever been
convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year;

(3) investigate whether the applicant's character and reputation are such that the applicant
will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety;

(4) investigate whether the applicant would be precluded from receiving a license under
subsection (e)(1) or section 6105(h) (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture,
control, sell or transfer firearms); and

(5) conduct a criminal background, juvenile delinquency and mental health check following
the procedures set forth in section 6111 (relating to sale or transfer of firearms),
receive a unique approval number for that inquiry and record the date and number on
the application.

(e) Issuance of license.--

(1) A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed
on or about one's person or in a vehicle and shall be issued if, after an investigation
not to exceed 45 days, it appears that the applicant is an individual concerning whom
no good cause exists to deny the license. A license shall not be issued to any of
the following:

(i) An individual whose character and reputation is such that the individual would be
likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.

(ii) An individual who has been convicted of an offense under the act of April 14, 1972
(P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

(iii) An individual convicted of a crime enumerated in section 6105.

(iv) An individual who, within the past ten years, has been adjudicated delinquent for
a crime enumerated in section 6105 or for an offense under The Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

(v) An individual who is not of sound mind or who has ever been committed to a mental
institution.

(vi) An individual who is addicted to or is an unlawful user of marijuana or a stimulant,
depressant or narcotic drug.

(vii) An individual who is a habitual drunkard.

(viii) An individual who is charged with or has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment
for a term exceeding one year except as provided for in section 6123 (relating to
waiver of disability or pardons).

(ix) A resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar
document to carry a firearm issued by that state if a license is provided for by the
laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury under 18 U.S.C. §
921(a)(19) (relating to definitions).

(x) An alien who is illegally in the United States.

(xi) An individual who has been discharged from the armed forces of the United States under
dishonorable conditions.

(xii) An individual who is a fugitive from justice. This subparagraph does not apply to
an individual whose fugitive status is based upon nonmoving or moving summary offense
under Title 75 (relating to vehicles).

(xiii) An individual who is otherwise prohibited from possessing, using, manufacturing, controlling,
purchasing, selling or transferring a firearm as provided by section 6105.

(xiv) An individual who is prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm under the statutes
of the United States.

(3) The license to carry a firearm shall be designed to be uniform throughout this Commonwealth
and shall be in a form prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police. The license shall
bear the following:

(i) The name, address, date of birth, race, sex, citizenship, height, weight, color of
hair, color of eyes and signature of the licensee.

(ii) The signature of the sheriff issuing the license.

(iii) A license number of which the first two numbers shall be a county location code followed
by numbers issued in numerical sequence.

(iv) The point-of-contact telephone number designated by the Pennsylvania State Police
under subsection (l).

(v) The reason for issuance.

(vi) The period of validation.

(4) The sheriff shall require a photograph of the licensee on the license. The photograph
shall be in a form compatible with the Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network.

(5) The original license shall be issued to the applicant. The first copy of the license
shall be forwarded to the Pennsylvania State Police within seven days of the date
of issue. The second copy shall be retained by the issuing authority for a period
of seven years. Except pursuant to court order, both copies and the application shall,
at the end of the seven-year period, be destroyed unless the license has been renewed
within the seven-year period.

(f) Term of license.--

(1) A license to carry a firearm issued under subsection (e) shall be valid throughout
this Commonwealth for a period of five years unless extended under paragraph (3) or
sooner revoked.

(2) At least 60 days prior to the expiration of each license, the issuing sheriff shall
send to the licensee an application for renewal of license. Failure to receive a renewal
application shall not relieve a licensee from the responsibility to renew the license.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or any other provision of law to the contrary, a license
to carry a firearm that is held by a member of the United States Armed Forces or the
Pennsylvania National Guard on Federal active duty and deployed overseas that is scheduled
to expire during the period of deployment shall be extended until 90 days after the
end of the deployment.

(4) Possession of a license, together with a copy of the person's military orders showing
the dates of overseas deployment, including the date that the overseas deployment
ends, shall constitute, during the extension period specified in paragraph (3), a
defense to any charge filed pursuant to section 6106 (relating to firearms not to
be carried without a license) or 6108 (relating to carrying firearms on public streets
or public property in Philadelphia).

(g) Grant or denial of license.--Upon the receipt of an application for a license to carry a firearm, the sheriff shall,
within 45 days, issue or refuse to issue a license on the basis of the investigation
under subsection (d) and the accuracy of the information contained in the application.
If the sheriff refuses to issue a license, the sheriff shall notify the applicant
in writing of the refusal and the specific reasons. The notice shall be sent by certified
mail to the applicant at the address set forth in the application.

(h) Fee.--

(1) In addition to fees described in paragraphs (2)(ii) and (3), the fee for a license
to carry a firearm is $19. This includes all of the following:

(i) A renewal notice processing fee of $1.50.

(ii) An administrative fee of $5 under section 14(2) of the act of July 6, 1984 (P.L.614,
No.127), known as the Sheriff Fee Act.

(2) (Expired).

(3) An additional fee of $1 shall be paid by the applicant for a license to carry a firearm
and shall be remitted by the sheriff to the Firearms License Validation System Account,
which is hereby established as a special restricted receipt account within the General
Fund of the State Treasury. The account shall be used for purposes under subsection
(l). Moneys credited to the account and any investment income accrued are hereby appropriated
on a continuing basis to the Pennsylvania State Police.

(4) No fee other than that provided by this subsection or the Sheriff Fee Act may be assessed
by the sheriff for the performance of any background check made pursuant to this act.

(5) The fee is payable to the sheriff to whom the application is submitted and is payable
at the time of application for the license.

(6) Except for the administrative fee of $5 under section 14(2) of the Sheriff Fee Act,
all other fees shall be refunded if the application is denied but shall not be refunded
if a license is issued and subsequently revoked.

(7) A person who sells or attempts to sell a license to carry a firearm for a fee in excess
of the amounts fixed under this subsection commits a summary offense.

(i) Revocation.--A license to carry firearms may be revoked by the issuing authority for good cause.
A license to carry firearms shall be revoked by the issuing authority for any reason
stated in subsection (e)(1) which occurs during the term of the permit. Notice of
revocation shall be in writing and shall state the specific reason for revocation.
Notice shall be sent by certified mail to the individual whose license is revoked,
and, at that time, notice shall also be provided to the Pennsylvania State Police
by electronic means, including e-mail or facsimile transmission, that the license
is no longer valid. An individual whose license is revoked shall surrender the license
to the issuing authority within five days of receipt of the notice. An individual
whose license is revoked may appeal to the court of common pleas for the judicial
district in which the individual resides. An individual who violates this section
commits a summary offense.

(i.1) Notice to sheriff.--Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary:

(1) Upon conviction of a person for a crime specified in section 6105(a) or (b) or upon
conviction of a person for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year or
upon a determination that the conduct of a person meets the criteria specified in
section 6105(c)(1), (2), (3), (5), (6) or (9), the court shall determine if the defendant
has a license to carry firearms issued pursuant to this section. If the defendant
has such a license, the court shall notify the sheriff of the county in which that
person resides, on a form developed by the Pennsylvania State Police, of the identity
of the person and the nature of the crime or conduct which resulted in the notification.
The notification shall be transmitted by the judge within seven days of the conviction
or determination.

(2) Upon adjudication that a person is incompetent or upon the involuntary commitment
of a person to a mental institution for inpatient care and treatment under the act
of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, or upon
involuntary treatment of a person as described under section 6105(c)(4), the judge
of the court of common pleas, mental health review officer or county mental health
and mental retardation administrator shall notify the sheriff of the county in which
that person resides, on a form developed by the Pennsylvania State Police, of the
identity of the person who has been adjudicated, committed or treated and the nature
of the adjudication, commitment or treatment. The notification shall be transmitted
by the judge, mental health review officer or county mental health and mental retardation
administrator within seven days of the adjudication, commitment or treatment.

(j) Immunity.--A sheriff who complies in good faith with this section shall be immune from liability
resulting or arising from the action or misconduct with a firearm committed by any
individual to whom a license to carry a firearm has been issued.

(k) Reciprocity.--

(1) The Attorney General shall have the power and duty to enter into reciprocity agreements
with other states providing for the mutual recognition of a license to carry a firearm
issued by the Commonwealth and a license or permit to carry a firearm issued by the
other state. To carry out this duty, the Attorney General is authorized to negotiate
reciprocity agreements and grant recognition of a license or permit to carry a firearm
issued by another state.

(2) The Attorney General shall report to the General Assembly within 180 days of the effective
date of this paragraph and annually thereafter concerning the agreements which have
been consummated under this subsection.

(l) Firearms License Validation System.--

(1) The Pennsylvania State Police shall establish a nationwide toll-free telephone number,
known as the Firearms License Validation System, which shall be operational seven
days a week, 24 hours per day, for the purpose of responding to law enforcement inquiries
regarding the validity of any Pennsylvania license to carry a firearm.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law regarding the confidentiality of information, inquiries
to the Firearms License Validation System regarding the validity of any Pennsylvania
license to carry a firearm may only be made by law enforcement personnel acting within
the scope of their official duties.

(3) Law enforcement personnel outside this Commonwealth shall provide their originating
agency identifier number and the license number of the license to carry a firearm
which is the subject of the inquiry.

(4) Responses to inquiries by law enforcement personnel outside this Commonwealth shall
be limited to the name of the licensee, the validity of the license and any information
which may be provided to a criminal justice agency pursuant to Chapter 91 (relating
to criminal history record information).

(m) Inquiries.--

(1) The Attorney General shall, not later than one year after the effective date of this
subsection and not less than once annually, contact in writing the appropriate authorities
in any other state which does not have a current reciprocity agreement with the Commonwealth
to determine if:

(i) the state will negotiate a reciprocity agreement;

(ii) a licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the state; or

(iii) a licensee may apply for a license or permit to carry a firearm issued by the state.

(2) The Attorney General shall maintain a current list of those states which have a reciprocity
agreement with the Commonwealth, those states which allow licensees to carry a concealed
firearm and those states which allow licensees to apply for a license or permit to
carry a firearm. This list shall be posted on the Internet, provided to the Pennsylvania
State Police and made available to the public upon request.

(m.1) Temporary emergency licenses.--

(1) A person seeking a temporary emergency license to carry a concealed firearm shall
submit to the sheriff of the county in which the person resides all of the following:

(i) Evidence of imminent danger to the person or the person's minor child. For purposes
of this subparagraph, the term "minor" shall have the same meaning as provided in
1 Pa.C.S. § 1991 (relating to definitions).

(ii) A sworn affidavit that contains the information required on an application for a license
to carry a firearm and attesting that the person is 21 years of age or older, is not
prohibited from owning firearms under section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess,
use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms) or any other Federal or State
law and is not currently subject to a protection from abuse order or a protection
order issued by a court of another state.

(iii) In addition to the provisions of subsection (h), a temporary emergency license fee
established by the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police for an amount that
does not exceed the actual cost of conducting the criminal background check or $10,
whichever is less.

(iv) An application for a license to carry a firearm on the form prescribed pursuant to
subsection (c).

(2) Upon receipt of the items required under paragraph (1), the sheriff immediately shall
conduct a criminal history, juvenile delinquency and mental health record check of
the applicant pursuant to section 6105. Immediately upon receipt of the results of
the records check, the sheriff shall review the information and shall determine whether
the applicant meets the criteria set forth in this subsection. If the sheriff determines
that the applicant has met all of the criteria, the sheriff shall immediately issue
the applicant a temporary emergency license to carry a concealed firearm.

(3) If the sheriff refuses to issue a temporary emergency license, the sheriff shall specify
the grounds for the denial in a written notice to the applicant. The applicant may
appeal the denial or challenge criminal records check results that were the basis
of the denial, if applicable, in the same manner as a denial of a license to carry
a firearm under this section.

(4) A temporary emergency license issued under this subsection shall be valid for 45 days
and may not be renewed. A person who has been issued a temporary emergency license
under this subsection shall not be issued another temporary emergency license unless
at least five years have expired since the issuance of the prior temporary emergency
license. During the 45 days the temporary emergency license is valid, the sheriff
shall conduct an additional investigation of the person for the purposes of determining
whether the person may be issued a license pursuant to this section. If, during the
course of this investigation, the sheriff discovers any information that would have
prohibited the issuance of a license pursuant to this section, the sheriff shall be
authorized to revoke the temporary emergency license as provided in subsection (i).

(5) The temporary emergency license issued pursuant to this section shall be consistent
with the form prescribed in subsection (e)(3), (4) and (5). In addition to the information
provided in those paragraphs, the temporary emergency license shall be clearly marked
"Temporary."

(6) A person who holds a temporary emergency license to carry a firearm shall have the
same rights to carry a firearm as a person issued a license to carry a firearm under
this section. A licensee under this subsection shall be subject to all other duties,
restrictions and penalties under this section, including revocation pursuant to subsection
(i).

(7) A sheriff who issues a temporary emergency license to carry a firearm shall retain,
for the entire period during which the temporary emergency license is in effect, the
evidence of imminent danger that the applicant submitted to the sheriff that was the
basis for the license, or a copy of the evidence, as appropriate.

(8) A person applying for a temporary emergency license shall complete the application
required pursuant to subsection (c) and shall provide at the time of application the
information required in paragraph (1).

(9) Prior to the expiration of a temporary emergency license, if the sheriff has determined
pursuant to investigation that the person issued a temporary emergency license is
not disqualified and if the temporary emergency license has not been revoked pursuant
to subsection (i), the sheriff shall issue a license pursuant to this section that
is effective for the balance of the five-year period from the date of the issuance
of the temporary emergency license. Records and all other information, duties and
obligations regarding such licenses shall be applicable as otherwise provided in this
section.

(10) As used in this subsection, the term "evidence of imminent danger" means:

(i) a written document prepared by the Attorney General, a district attorney, a chief
law enforcement officer, judicial officer or their designees describing the facts
that give a person reasonable cause to fear a criminal attack upon the person or the
person's minor child. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term "chief law enforcement
officer" shall have the same meaning as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 8951 (relating to
definitions) and "judicial officer" shall have the same meaning as provided in 42
Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).

(ii) a police report.

(m.2) Inconsistent provisions.--Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7506 (relating to violation of rules regarding
conduct on Commonwealth property), 75 Pa.C.S. § 7727 (relating to additional limitations
on operation) or the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation
and Natural Resources Act, and regulations promulgated under that act, a firearm may
be carried as provided in subsection (a) by:

(1) a law enforcement officer whose current identification as a law enforcement officer
shall be construed as a valid license to carry a firearm; or

(2) any licensee.

(m.3) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

(1) Permit the hunting or harvesting of any wildlife with a firearm or ammunition not
otherwise permitted by 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to game).

(2) Authorize any Commonwealth agency to regulate the possession of firearms in any manner
inconsistent with the provisions of this title.

(n) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "licensee" means an individual who is licensed to
carry a firearm under this section.

2005 Amendment. Act 66 amended subsecs. (c), (d), (e), (h), (i) and (k) and added subsecs. (i.1),
(l), (m) and (n). Section 14 of Act 66 provided that the Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime and Delinquency shall submit a report to the General Assembly three years after
the effective date of section 14 on the progress of the Firearms License to Carry
Modernization Account. See section 15 of Act 66 in the appendix to this title for
special provisions relating to effective date.

(a) Firearm.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a person under 18 years of age shall not possess
or transport a firearm anywhere in this Commonwealth.

(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person under 18 years of age:

(1) who is under the supervision of a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or an adult
acting with the expressed consent of the minor's custodial parent or legal guardian
and the minor is engaged in lawful activity, including safety training, lawful target
shooting, engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm or the
firearm is unloaded and the minor is transporting it for a lawful purpose; or

(2) who is lawfully hunting or trapping in accordance with 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to game).

(c) Responsibility of adult.--Any person who knowingly and intentionally delivers or provides to the minor a firearm
in violation of subsection (a) commits a felony of the third degree.

(d) Forfeiture.--Any firearm in the possession of a person under 18 years of age in violation of this
section shall be promptly seized by the arresting law enforcement officer and upon
conviction or adjudication of delinquency shall be forfeited or, if stolen, returned
to the lawful owner.

Cross References. Section 6110.1 is referred to in sections 6105, 6115 of this title.

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§ 6110.2. Possession of firearm with altered manufacturer's number.

(a) General rule.--No person shall possess a firearm which has had the manufacturer's number integral
to the frame or receiver altered, changed, removed or obliterated.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates this section commits a felony of the second degree.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "firearm" shall have the same meaning as that term
is defined in section 6105(i) (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture,
control, sell or transfer firearms), except that the term shall not include antique
firearms as defined in section 6118 (relating to antique firearms).

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no seller shall deliver a firearm to the purchaser
or transferee thereof until 48 hours shall have elapsed from the time of the application
for the purchase thereof, and, when delivered, the firearm shall be securely wrapped
and shall be unloaded.

(2) Thirty days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that the Instantaneous
Criminal History Records Check System has been established in accordance with the
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Public Law 103-159, 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq.),
no seller shall deliver a firearm to the purchaser thereof until the provisions of
this section have been satisfied, and, when delivered, the firearm shall be securely
wrapped and shall be unloaded.

(b) Duty of seller.--No licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer shall sell or deliver
any firearm to another person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer,
licensed dealer or licensed collector, until the conditions of subsection (a) have
been satisfied and until he has:

(1) For purposes of a firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), obtained
a completed application/record of sale from the potential buyer or transferee to be
filled out in triplicate, the original copy to be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police,
postmarked via first class mail, within 14 days of the sale, one copy to be retained
by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer for a period of
20 years and one copy to be provided to the purchaser or transferee. The form of this
application/record of sale shall be no more than one page in length and shall be promulgated
by the Pennsylvania State Police and provided by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer
or licensed dealer. The application/record of sale shall include the name, address,
birthdate, gender, race, physical description and Social Security number of the purchaser
or transferee, the date of the application and the caliber, length of barrel, make,
model and manufacturer's number of the firearm to be purchased or transferred. The
application/record of sale shall also contain the following question:

Are you the actual buyer of the firearm(s), as defined under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating
to definitions), listed on this application/record of sale? Warning: You are not the
actual buyer if you are acquiring the firearm(s) on behalf of another person, unless
you are legitimately acquiring the firearm as a gift for any of the following individuals
who are legally eligible to own a firearm:

(1) spouse;

(2) parent;

(3) child;

(4) grandparent; or

(5) grandchild.

(1.1) On the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of a notice by the Pennsylvania
State Police that the instantaneous records check has been implemented, all of the
following shall apply:

(i) In the event of an electronic failure under section 6111.1(b)(2) (relating to Pennsylvania
State Police) for purposes of a firearm which exceeds the barrel and related lengths
set forth in section 6102, obtained a completed application/record of sale from the
potential buyer or transferee to be filled out in triplicate, the original copy to
be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police, postmarked via first class mail, within
14 days of sale, one copy to be retained by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer
or licensed dealer for a period of 20 years and one copy to be provided to the purchaser
or transferee.

(ii) The form of the application/record of sale shall be no more than one page in length
and shall be promulgated by the Pennsylvania State Police and provided by the licensed
importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer.

(iii) For purposes of conducting the criminal history, juvenile delinquency and mental health
records background check which shall be completed within ten days of receipt of the
information from the dealer, the application/record of sale shall include the name,
address, birthdate, gender, race, physical description and Social Security number
of the purchaser or transferee and the date of application.

(iv) No information regarding the type of firearm need be included other than an indication
that the firearm exceeds the barrel lengths set forth in section 6102.

(v) Unless it has been discovered pursuant to a criminal history, juvenile delinquency
and mental health records background check that the potential purchaser or transferee
is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to section 6105 (relating to persons
not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms), no information
on the application/record of sale provided pursuant to this subsection shall be retained
as precluded by section 6111.4 (relating to registration of firearms) by the Pennsylvania
State Police either through retention of the application/record of sale or by entering
the information onto a computer, and, further, an application/record of sale received
by the Pennsylvania State Police pursuant to this subsection shall be destroyed within
72 hours of the completion of the criminal history, juvenile delinquency and mental
health records background check.

(1.2) Fees collected under paragraph (3) and section 6111.2 (relating to firearm sales surcharge)
shall be transmitted to the Pennsylvania State Police within 14 days of collection.

(1.3) In addition to the criminal penalty under section 6119 (relating to violation penalty),
any person who knowingly and intentionally maintains or fails to destroy any information
submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police for purposes of a background check pursuant
to paragraphs (1.1) and (1.4) or violates section 6111.4 shall be subject to a civil
penalty of $250 per violation, entry or failure to destroy.

(1.4) Following implementation of the instantaneous records check by the Pennsylvania State
Police on or before December 1, 1998, no application/record of sale shall be completed
for the purchase or transfer of a firearm which exceeds the barrel lengths set forth
in section 6102. A statement shall be submitted by the dealer to the Pennsylvania
State Police, postmarked via first class mail, within 14 days of the sale, containing
the number of firearms sold which exceed the barrel and related lengths set forth
in section 6102, the amount of surcharge and other fees remitted and a list of the
unique approval numbers given pursuant to paragraph (4), together with a statement
that the background checks have been performed on the firearms contained in the statement.
The form of the statement relating to performance of background checks shall be promulgated
by the Pennsylvania State Police.

(2) Inspected photoidentification of the potential purchaser or transferee, including,
but not limited to, a driver's license, official Pennsylvania photoidentification
card or official government photoidentification card. In the case of a potential buyer
or transferee who is a member of a recognized religious sect or community whose tenets
forbid or discourage the taking of photographs of members of that sect or community,
a seller shall accept a valid-without-photo driver's license or a combination of documents,
as prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police, containing the applicant's name, address,
date of birth and the signature of the applicant.

(3) Requested by means of a telephone call that the Pennsylvania State Police conduct
a criminal history, juvenile delinquency history and a mental health record check.
The purchaser and the licensed dealer shall provide such information as is necessary
to accurately identify the purchaser. The requester shall be charged a fee equivalent
to the cost of providing the service but not to exceed $2 per buyer or transferee.

(4) Received a unique approval number for that inquiry from the Pennsylvania State Police
and recorded the date and the number on the application/record of sale form.

(5) Issued a receipt containing the information from paragraph (4), including the unique
approval number of the purchaser. This receipt shall be prima facie evidence of the
purchaser's or transferee's compliance with the provisions of this section.

(6) Unless it has been discovered pursuant to a criminal history, juvenile delinquency
and mental health records background check that the potential purchaser or transferee
is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to section 6105, no information received
via telephone following the implementation of the instantaneous background check system
from a purchaser or transferee who has received a unique approval number shall be
retained by the Pennsylvania State Police.

(7) For purposes of the enforcement of 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(9), (g)(1) and (s)(1) (relating
to unlawful acts), in the event the criminal history or juvenile delinquency background
check indicates a conviction for a misdemeanor that the Pennsylvania State Police
cannot determine is or is not related to an act of domestic violence, the Pennsylvania
State Police shall issue a temporary delay of the approval of the purchase or transfer.
During the temporary delay, the Pennsylvania State Police shall conduct a review or
investigation of the conviction with courts, local police departments, district attorneys
and other law enforcement or related institutions as necessary to determine whether
or not the misdemeanor conviction involved an act of domestic violence. The Pennsylvania
State Police shall conduct the review or investigation as expeditiously as possible.
No firearm may be transferred by the dealer to the purchaser who is the subject of
the investigation during the temporary delay. The Pennsylvania State Police shall
notify the dealer of the termination of the temporary delay and either deny the sale
or provide the unique approval number under paragraph (4).

(c) Duty of other persons.--Any person who is not a licensed importer, manufacturer or dealer and who desires
to sell or transfer a firearm to another unlicensed person shall do so only upon the
place of business of a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer or county sheriff's
office, the latter of whom shall follow the procedure set forth in this section as
if he were the seller of the firearm. The provisions of this section shall not apply
to transfers between spouses or to transfers between a parent and child or to transfers
between grandparent and grandchild.

(d) Defense.--Compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a defense to any criminal
complaint under the laws of this Commonwealth or other claim or cause of action under
this chapter arising from the sale or transfer of any firearm.

(e) Nonapplicability of section.--This section shall not apply to the following:

(1) Any firearm manufactured on or before 1898.

(2) Any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock or percussion cap type of ignition system.

(3) Any replica of any firearm described in paragraph (1) if the replica:

(i) is not designed or redesigned to use rimfire or conventional center fire fixed ammunition;
or

(ii) uses rimfire or conventional center fire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured
in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of
commercial trade.

(f) Application of section.--

(1) For the purposes of this section only, except as provided by paragraph (2), "firearm"
shall mean any weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any
projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

(2) The provisions contained in subsections (a) and (c) shall only apply to pistols or
revolvers with a barrel length of less than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length
of less than 18 inches, any rifle with a barrel length of less than 16 inches or any
firearm with an overall length of less than 26 inches.

(3) The provisions contained in subsection (a) shall not apply to any law enforcement
officer whose current identification as a law enforcement officer shall be construed
as a valid license to carry a firearm or any person who possesses a valid license
to carry a firearm under section 6109 (relating to licenses).

(4) (i) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to any person who presents to the
seller or transferor a written statement issued by the official described in subparagraph
(iii) during the ten-day period ending on the date of the most recent proposal of
such transfer or sale by the transferee or purchaser stating that the transferee or
purchaser requires access to a firearm because of a threat to the life of the transferee
or purchaser or any member of the household of that transferee or purchaser.

(ii) The issuing official shall notify the applicant's local police authority that such
a statement has been issued. In counties of the first class the chief of police shall
notify the police station or substation closest to the applicant's residence.

(iii) The statement issued under subparagraph (ii) shall be issued by the district attorney,
or his designee, of the county of residence if the transferee or purchaser resides
in a municipality where there is no chief of police. Otherwise, the statement shall
be issued by the chief of police in the municipality in which the purchaser or transferee
resides.

(g) Penalties.--

(1) Any person, licensed dealer, licensed manufacturer or licensed importer who knowingly
or intentionally sells, delivers or transfers a firearm in violation of this section
commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.

(2) Any person, licensed dealer, licensed manufacturer or licensed importer who knowingly
or intentionally sells, delivers or transfers a firearm under circumstances intended
to provide a firearm to any person, purchaser or transferee who is unqualified or
ineligible to control, possess or use a firearm under this chapter commits a felony
of the third degree and shall in addition be subject to revocation of the license
to sell firearms for a period of three years.

(3) Any person, licensed dealer, licensed manufacturer or licensed importer who knowingly
and intentionally requests a criminal history, juvenile delinquency or mental health
record check or other confidential information from the Pennsylvania State Police
under this chapter for any purpose other than compliance with this chapter or knowingly
and intentionally disseminates any criminal history, juvenile delinquency or mental
health record or other confidential information to any person other than the subject
of the information commits a felony of the third degree.

(3.1) Any person, licensed dealer, licensed manufacturer or licensed importer who knowingly
and intentionally obtains or furnishes information collected or maintained pursuant
to section 6109 for any purpose other than compliance with this chapter or who knowingly
or intentionally disseminates, publishes or otherwise makes available such information
to any person other than the subject of the information commits a felony of the third
degree.

(4) Any person, purchaser or transferee commits a felony of the third degree if, in connection
with the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm under this chapter, he knowingly
and intentionally:

(i) makes any materially false oral statement;

(ii) makes any materially false written statement, including a statement on any form promulgated
by Federal or State agencies; or

(iii) willfully furnishes or exhibits any false identification intended or likely to deceive
the seller, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer.

(5) Notwithstanding section 306 (relating to liability for conduct of another; complicity)
or any other statute to the contrary, any person, licensed importer, licensed dealer
or licensed manufacturer who knowingly and intentionally sells, delivers or transfers
a firearm in violation of this chapter who has reason to believe that the firearm
is intended to be used in the commission of a crime or attempt to commit a crime shall
be criminally liable for such crime or attempted crime.

(6) Notwithstanding any act or statute to the contrary, any person, licensed importer,
licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer who knowingly and intentionally sells or
delivers a firearm in violation of this chapter who has reason to believe that the
firearm is intended to be used in the commission of a crime or attempt to commit a
crime shall be liable in the amount of the civil judgment for injuries suffered by
any person so injured by such crime or attempted crime.

(h) Subsequent violation penalty.--

(1) A second or subsequent violation of this section shall be a felony of the second degree.
A person who at the time of sentencing has been convicted of another offense under
this section shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment of
five years. A second or subsequent offense shall also result in permanent revocation
of any license to sell, import or manufacture a firearm.

(2) Notice of the applicability of this subsection to the defendant and reasonable notice
of the Commonwealth's intention to proceed under this section shall be provided prior
to trial. The applicability of this section shall be determined at sentencing. The
court shall consider evidence presented at trial, shall afford the Commonwealth and
the defendant an opportunity to present necessary additional evidence and shall determine
by a preponderance of the evidence if this section is applicable.

(3) There shall be no authority for a court to impose on a defendant to which this subsection
is applicable a lesser sentence than provided for in paragraph (1), to place the defendant
on probation or to suspend sentence. Nothing in this section shall prevent the sentencing
court from imposing a sentence greater than that provided in this section. Sentencing
guidelines promulgated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall not supersede
the mandatory sentences provided in this section.

(4) If a sentencing court refuses to apply this subsection where applicable, the Commonwealth
shall have the right to appellate review of the action of the sentencing court. The
appellate court shall vacate the sentence and remand the case to the sentencing court
for imposition of a sentence in accordance with this section if it finds that the
sentence was imposed in violation of this subsection.

(5) For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted
of another offense under this section whether or not judgment of sentence has been
imposed for that violation.

(i) Confidentiality.--All information provided by the potential purchaser, transferee or applicant, including,
but not limited to, the potential purchaser, transferee or applicant's name or identity,
furnished by a potential purchaser or transferee under this section or any applicant
for a license to carry a firearm as provided by section 6109 shall be confidential
and not subject to public disclosure. In addition to any other sanction or penalty
imposed by this chapter, any person, licensed dealer, State or local governmental
agency or department that violates this subsection shall be liable in civil damages
in the amount of $1,000 per occurrence or three times the actual damages incurred
as a result of the violation, whichever is greater, as well as reasonable attorney
fees.

(j) Exemption.--

(1) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to:

(i) sales between Federal firearms licensees; or

(ii) the purchase of firearms by a chief law enforcement officer or his designee, for the
official use of law enforcement officers.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "chief law enforcement officer" shall
include the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, the chief or head of a
police department, a county sheriff or any equivalent law enforcement official.

1998 Amendments. Act 70 amended subsecs. (b)(1.1) intro. par. and (i), (1.4) and (3) and (g)(3) and
added subsecs. (b)(7) and (g)(3.1) and Act 121 amended subsec. (b)(1.4). Act 121 overlooked
the amendment by Act 70, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for
the date, as to which Act 121 has been given effect) and have both been given effect
in setting forth the text of subsec. (b)(1.4).

1997 Amendment. Act 5 amended the entire section, effective immediately as to subsec. (b)(1.1) and
60 days as to the remainder of the section.

Cross References. Section 6111 is referred to in sections 6109, 6111.1, 6111.2, 6111.3, 6113 of this
title; section 6108.3 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary
and Judicial Procedure).

18c6111.1s

§ 6111.1. Pennsylvania State Police.

(a) Administration.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall have the responsibility to administer the provisions
of this chapter.

(b) Duty of Pennsylvania State Police.--

(1) Upon receipt of a request for a criminal history, juvenile delinquency history and
mental health record check of the potential purchaser or transferee, the Pennsylvania
State Police shall immediately during the licensee's call or by return call forthwith:

(i) review the Pennsylvania State Police criminal history and fingerprint records to determine
if the potential purchaser or transferee is prohibited from receipt or possession
of a firearm under Federal or State law;

(ii) review the juvenile delinquency and mental health records of the Pennsylvania State
Police to determine whether the potential purchaser or transferee is prohibited from
receipt or possession of a firearm under Federal or State law; and

(iii) inform the licensee making the inquiry either:

(A) that the potential purchase or transfer is prohibited; or

(B) provide the licensee with a unique approval number.

(2) In the event of electronic failure, scheduled computer downtime or similar event beyond
the control of the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania State Police shall
immediately notify the requesting licensee of the reason for and estimated length
of the delay. If the failure or event lasts for a period exceeding 48 hours, the dealer
shall not be subject to any penalty for completing a transaction absent the completion
of an instantaneous records check for the remainder of the failure or similar event,
but the dealer shall obtain a completed application/record of sale following the provisions
of section 6111(b)(1) and (1.1) (relating to sale or transfer of firearms) as if an
instantaneous records check has not been established for any sale or transfer of a
firearm for the purpose of a subsequent background check.

(3) The Pennsylvania State Police shall fully comply, execute and enforce the directives
of this section as follows:

(i) The instantaneous background check for firearms as defined in section 6102 (relating
to definitions) shall begin on July 1, 1998.

(ii) The instantaneous background check for firearms that exceed the barrel lengths set
forth in section 6102 shall begin on the later of:

(A) the date of publication of the notice under section 6111(a)(2); or

(B) December 31, 1998.

(4) The Pennsylvania State Police and any local law enforcement agency shall make all
reasonable efforts to determine the lawful owner of any firearm confiscated or recovered
by the Pennsylvania State Police or any local law enforcement agency and return said
firearm to its lawful owner if the owner is not otherwise prohibited from possessing
the firearm. When a court of law has determined that the Pennsylvania State Police
or any local law enforcement agency have failed to exercise the duty under this subsection,
reasonable attorney fees shall be awarded to any lawful owner of said firearm who
has sought judicial enforcement of this subsection.

(c) Establish a telephone number.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall establish a telephone number which shall be operational
seven days a week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. local time for purposes
of responding to inquiries as described in this section from licensed manufacturers,
licensed importers and licensed dealers. The Pennsylvania State Police shall employ
and train such personnel as are necessary to administer expeditiously the provisions
of this section.

(1) Any person who is denied the right to receive, sell, transfer, possess, carry, manufacture
or purchase a firearm as a result of the procedures established by this section may
challenge the accuracy of that person's criminal history, juvenile delinquency history
or mental health record pursuant to a denial by the instantaneous records check by
submitting a challenge to the Pennsylvania State Police within 30 days from the date
of the denial.

(2) The Pennsylvania State Police shall conduct a review of the accuracy of the information
forming the basis for the denial and shall have the burden of proving the accuracy
of the record. Within 20 days after receiving a challenge, the Pennsylvania State
Police shall notify the challenger of the basis for the denial, including, but not
limited to, the jurisdiction and docket number of any relevant court decision and
provide the challenger an opportunity to provide additional information for the purposes
of the review. The Pennsylvania State Police shall communicate its final decision
to the challenger within 60 days of the receipt of the challenge. The decision of
the Pennsylvania State Police shall include all information which formed a basis for
the decision.

(3) If the challenge is ruled invalid, the person shall have the right to appeal the decision
to the Attorney General within 30 days of the decision. The Attorney General shall
conduct a hearing de novo in accordance with the Administrative Agency Law. The burden
of proof shall be upon the Commonwealth.

(4) The decision of the Attorney General may be appealed to the Commonwealth Court by
an aggrieved party.

(1) Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, judges of the courts of common pleas
shall notify the Pennsylvania State Police, on a form developed by the Pennsylvania
State Police, of:

(i) the identity of any individual who has been adjudicated as an incompetent or as a
mental defective or who has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution under
the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act,
or who has been involuntarily treated as described in section 6105(c)(4) (relating
to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms) or
as described in 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) (relating to unlawful acts) and its implementing
Federal regulations; and

(ii) any finding of fact or court order related to any person described in 18 U.S.C. §
922(g)(3).

(2) The notification shall be transmitted by the judge to the Pennsylvania State Police
within seven days of the adjudication, commitment or treatment.

(3) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Pennsylvania State Police shall, within
72 hours of receipt, disclose, electronically or otherwise, to the United States Attorney
General or a designee, any record relevant to a determination of whether a person
is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(3)
or (4) or an applicable state statute, and any record relevant to a determination
of whether a person is not disqualified or is no longer disqualified from possessing
or receiving a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) or (4) or an applicable state statute.

(g) Review by court.--

(1) Upon receipt of a copy of the order of a court of competent jurisdiction which vacates
a final order or an involuntary certification issued by a mental health review officer,
the Pennsylvania State Police shall, after disclosing relevant records under subsection
(f)(3), expunge all records of the involuntary treatment received under subsection
(f).

(2) A person who is involuntarily committed pursuant to section 302 of the Mental Health
Procedures Act may petition the court to review the sufficiency of the evidence upon
which the commitment was based. If the court determines that the evidence upon which
the involuntary commitment was based was insufficient, the court shall order that
the record of the commitment submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police be expunged.
A petition filed under this subsection shall toll the 60-day period set forth under
section 6105(a)(2).

(3) The Pennsylvania State Police, after disclosing relevant records under subsection
(f)(3), shall expunge all records of an involuntary commitment of an individual who
is discharged from a mental health facility based upon the initial review by the physician
occurring within two hours of arrival under section 302(b) of the Mental Health Procedures
Act and the physician's determination that no severe mental disability existed pursuant
to section 302(b) of the Mental Health Procedures Act. The physician shall provide
signed confirmation of the determination of the lack of severe mental disability following
the initial examination under section 302(b) of the Mental Health Procedures Act to
the Pennsylvania State Police.

(h) Juvenile registry.--

(1) The contents of law enforcement records and files compiled under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6308
(relating to law enforcement records) concerning a child shall not be disclosed to
the public except if the child is 14 years of age or older at the time of the alleged
conduct and if any of the following apply:

(i) The child has been adjudicated delinquent by a court as a result of an act or acts
which constitute any offense enumerated in section 6105.

(ii) A petition alleging delinquency has been filed by a law enforcement agency alleging
that the child has committed an act or acts which constitute an offense enumerated
in section 6105 and the child previously has been adjudicated delinquent by a court
as a result of an act or acts which included the elements of one of such crimes.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection, the contents of law enforcement
records and files concerning any child adjudicated delinquent for the commission of
any criminal activity described in paragraph (1) shall be recorded in the registry
of the Pennsylvania State Police for the limited purposes of this chapter.

(i) Reports.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall annually compile and report to the General Assembly,
on or before December 31, the following information for the previous year:

(1) number of firearm sales, including the types of firearms;

(2) number of applications for sale of firearms denied, number of challenges of the denials
and number of final reversals of initial denials;

(3) summary of the Pennsylvania State Police's activities, including the average time
taken to complete a criminal history, juvenile delinquency history or mental health
record check; and

(4) uniform crime reporting statistics compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police based
on the National Incident-based Reporting System.

(j) Other criminal information.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall be authorized to obtain any crime statistics necessary
for the purposes of this chapter from any local law enforcement agency.

(j.1) Delinquency and mental health records.--The provisions of this section which relate to juvenile delinquency and mental health
records checks shall be applicable when the data has been made available to the Pennsylvania
State Police but not later than October 11, 1999.

(j.2) Records check.--The provisions of this section which relate to the instantaneous records check conducted
by telephone shall be applicable 30 days following notice by the Pennsylvania State
Police pursuant to section 6111(a)(2).

(j.3) Immunity.--The Pennsylvania State Police and its employees shall be immune from actions for damages
for the use of a firearm by a purchaser or for the unlawful transfer of a firearm
by a dealer unless the act of the Pennsylvania State Police or its employees constitutes
a crime, actual fraud, actual malice or willful misconduct.

(k) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection:

"Firearm." The term shall have the same meaning as in section 6111.2 (relating to firearm sales
surcharge).

"Physician." Any licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist as defined in the act of July 9,
1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act.

2008 Amendment. Act 131 amended subsecs. (b)(4), (e) and (f), effective immediately as to subsec.
(e) and 60 days as to the remainder of the section.

1998 Amendments. Act 70 amended subsecs. (b)(3) and (e) and added subsec. (j.3) and Act 121 amended
subsec. (b)(3). Act 121 overlooked the amendment by Act 70, but the amendments do
not conflict in substance (except for the date, as to which Act 121 has been given
effect) and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of subsec. (b)(3).

Cross References. Section 6111.1 is referred to in sections 6106, 6111 of this title.

18c6111.2s

§ 6111.2. Firearm sales surcharge.

(a) Surcharge imposed.--There is hereby imposed on each sale of a firearm subject to tax under Article II
of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, an
additional surcharge of $3. This shall be referred to as the Firearm Sale Surcharge.
All moneys received from this surcharge shall be deposited in the Firearm Instant
Records Check Fund.

(b) Increases or decreases.--Five years from the effective date of this subsection, and every five years thereafter,
the Pennsylvania State Police shall provide such information as necessary to the Legislative
Budget and Finance Committee for the purpose of reviewing the need to increase or
decrease the instant check fee. The committee shall issue a report of its findings
and recommendations to the General Assembly for a statutory change in the fee.

(c) Revenue sources.--Funds received under the provisions of this section and section 6111(b)(3) (relating
to sale or transfer of firearms), as estimated and certified by the Secretary of Revenue,
shall be deposited within five days of the end of each quarter into the fund.

(d) Definition.--As used in this section only, the term "firearm" shall mean any weapon which is designed
to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosion
or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

References in Text. The Firearm Instant Records Check Fund, referred to in subsec. (a), is now the Firearm
Records Check Fund.

Cross References. Section 6111.2 is referred to in sections 6111, 6111.1, 6111.3 of this title.

18c6111.3s

§ 6111.3. Firearm Records Check Fund.

(a) Establishment.--The Firearm Records Check Fund is hereby established as a restricted account in the
State Treasury, separate and apart from all other public money or funds of the Commonwealth,
to be appropriated annually by the General Assembly, for use in carrying out the provisions
of section 6111 (relating to firearm ownership). The moneys in the fund on June 1,
1998, are hereby appropriated to the Pennsylvania State Police.

(b) Source.--The source of the fund shall be moneys collected and transferred under section 6111.2
(relating to firearm sales surcharge) and moneys collected and transferred under section
6111(b)(3).

Cross References. Section 6111.3 is referred to in section 6102 of this title.

18c6111.4s

§ 6111.4. Registration of firearms.

Notwithstanding any section of this chapter to the contrary, nothing in this chapter
shall be construed to allow any government or law enforcement agency or any agent
thereof to create, maintain or operate any registry of firearm ownership within this
Commonwealth. For the purposes of this section only, the term "firearm" shall include
any weapon that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile
by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

18c6111.4v

(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

1995 Amendment. Act 17, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6111.4.

Cross References. Section 6111.4 is referred to in section 6111 of this title.

18c6111.5s

§ 6111.5. Rules and regulations.

The Pennsylvania State Police shall in the manner provided by law promulgate the rules
and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter, including regulations to ensure
the identity, confidentiality and security of all records and data provided pursuant
hereto.

18c6111.5v

(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

1995 Amendment. Act 17, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6111.5.

18c6112s

§ 6112. Retail dealer required to be licensed.

No retail dealer shall sell, or otherwise transfer or expose for sale or transfer,
or have in his possession with intent to sell or transfer, any firearm as defined
in section 6113(d) (relating to licensing of dealers) without being licensed as provided
in this chapter.

Cross References. Section 6112 is referred to in section 6113 of this title.

18c6113s

§ 6113. Licensing of dealers.

(a) General rule.--The chief or head of any police force or police department of a city, and, elsewhere,
the sheriff of the county, shall grant to reputable applicants licenses, in form prescribed
by the Pennsylvania State Police, effective for three years from date of issue, permitting
the licensee to sell firearms direct to the consumer, subject to the following conditions
in addition to those specified in section 6111 (relating to sale or transfer of firearms),
for breach of any of which the license shall be forfeited and the licensee subject
to punishment as provided in this subchapter:

(1) The business shall be carried on only upon the premises designated in the license
or at a lawful gun show or meet.

(2) The license, or a copy thereof, certified by the issuing authority, shall be displayed
on the premises where it can easily be read.

(3) No firearm shall be sold in violation of any provision of this subchapter.

(4) No firearm shall be sold under any circumstances unless the purchaser is personally
known to the seller or shall present clear evidence of the purchaser's identity.

(5) A true record in triplicate shall be made of every firearm sold, in a book kept for
the purpose, the form of which may be prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police,
and shall be personally signed by the purchaser and by the person effecting the sale,
each in the presence of the other, and shall contain the information required by section
6111. The record shall be maintained by the licensee for a period of 20 years.

(6) No firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions) shall be displayed
in any part of any premises where it can readily be seen from the outside. In the
event that the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police shall find a clear and
present danger to public safety within this Commonwealth or any area thereof, firearms
shall be stored and safeguarded pursuant to regulations to be established by the Pennsylvania
State Police by the licensee during the hours when the licensee is closed for business.

(7) The dealer shall possess all applicable current revenue licenses.

(b) Fee.--The fee for issuing said license shall be $30, which fee shall be paid into the county
treasury.

(c) Revocation.--Any license granted under subsection (a) of this section may be revoked for cause
by the person issuing the same, upon written notice to the holder thereof.

(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section and section 6112 (relating to retail dealer required
to be licensed) only unless otherwise specifically provided, the term "firearm" shall
include any weapon that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile
by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

Cross References. Section 6113 is referred to in section 6112 of this title; section 6108.2 of Title
23 (Domestic Relations).

18c6114s

§ 6114. Judicial review.

The action of the chief of police, sheriff, county treasurer or other officer under
this subchapter shall be subject to judicial review in the manner and within the time
provided by 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 Subch. B (relating to judicial review of local agency
action). A judgment sustaining a refusal to grant a license shall not bar, after one
year, a new application; nor shall a judgment in favor of the petitioner prevent the
defendant from thereafter revoking or refusing to renew such license for any proper
cause which may thereafter occur. The court shall have full power to dispose of all
costs.

18c6114v

(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

18c6115s

§ 6115. Loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited.

(a) Offense defined.--No person shall make any loan secured by mortgage, deposit or pledge of a firearm,
nor, except as provided in subsection (b), shall any person lend or give a firearm
to another or otherwise deliver a firearm contrary to the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Exception.--

(1) Subsection (a) shall not apply if any of the following apply:

(i) The person who receives the firearm is licensed to carry a firearm under section 6109
(relating to licenses).

(ii) The person who receives the firearm is exempt from licensing.

(iii) The person who receives the firearm is engaged in a hunter safety program certified
by the Pennsylvania Game Commission or a firearm training program or competition sanctioned
or approved by the National Rifle Association.

(iv) The person who receives the firearm meets all of the following:

(A) Is under 18 years of age.

(B) Pursuant to section 6110.1 (relating to possession of firearm by minor) is under the
supervision, guidance and instruction of a responsible individual who:

(I) is 21 years of age or older; and

(II) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under section 6105 (relating
to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms).

(v) The person who receives the firearm is lawfully hunting or trapping and is in compliance
with the provisions of Title 34 (relating to game).

(vi) A bank or other chartered lending institution is able to adequately secure firearms
in its possession.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the transfer of a firearm under
20 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 (relating to intestate succession) or by bequest if the individual
receiving the firearm is not precluded from owning or possessing a firearm under section
6105.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the loaning or giving of a
firearm to another in one's dwelling or place of business if the firearm is retained
within the dwelling or place of business.

(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the relinquishment of firearms to a third party
in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3 (relating to relinquishment to third party
for safekeeping).

Cross References. Section 6115 is referred to in section 6108.3 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

18c6116s

§ 6116. False evidence of identity.

In addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter, the furnishing of false
information or offering false evidence of identity is a violation of section 4904
(relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).

(a) Offense defined.--No person shall change, alter, remove, or obliterate the manufacturer's number integral
to the frame or receiver of any firearm which shall have the same meaning as provided
in section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell
or transfer firearms).

(b) Presumption.--(Deleted by amendment).

(c) Penalty.--A violation of this section constitutes a felony of the second degree.

(a) General rule.--This subchapter shall not apply to antique firearms.

(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to the extent that such antique firearms, reproductions
or replicas of firearms are concealed weapons as provided in section 6106 (relating
to firearms not be carried without a license), nor shall it apply to the provisions
of section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell
or transfer firearms) if such antique firearms, reproductions or replicas of firearms
are suitable for use.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "antique firearm" means:

(1) Any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock or percussion cap type of ignition system.

(2) Any firearm manufactured on or before 1898.

(3) Any replica of any firearm described in paragraph (2) if such replica:

(i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional center fire fixed
ammunition; or

(ii) uses rimfire or conventional center fire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured
in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of
commercial trade.

Cross References. Section 6118 is referred to in sections 6110.2, 6142 of this title.

18c6119s

§ 6119. Violation penalty.

Except as otherwise specifically provided, an offense under this subchapter constitutes
a misdemeanor of the first degree.

18c6119v

(Dec. 7, 1989, P.L.607, No.68, eff. 60 days)

Cross References. Section 6119 is referred to in section 6111 of this title.

18c6120s

§ 6120. Limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

(a) General rule.--No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership,
possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components
when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth.

(a.1) No right of action.--

(1) No political subdivision may bring or maintain an action at law or in equity against
any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association or dealer for damages,
abatement, injunctive relief or any other relief or remedy resulting from or relating
to either the lawful design or manufacture of firearms or ammunition or the lawful
marketing or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public.

(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a political subdivision
from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer
or dealer for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased
by the political subdivision.

(a.2) Relief.--A person adversely affected by an ordinance, a resolution, regulation, rule, practice
or any other action promulgated or enforced by a county, municipality or township
prohibited under subsection (a) or 53 Pa.C.S. § 2962(g) (relating to limitation on
municipal powers) may seek declaratory or injunctive relief and actual damages in
an appropriate court.

(a.3) Reasonable expenses.--A court shall award reasonable expenses to a person adversely affected in an action
under subsection (a.2) for any of the following:

(1) A final determination by the court is granted in favor of the person adversely affected.

(2) The regulation in question is rescinded, repealed or otherwise abrogated after suit
has been filed under subsection (a.2) but before the final determination by the court.

(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection:

"Dealer." The term shall include any person engaged in the business of selling at wholesale
or retail a firearm or ammunition.

"Firearms." This term shall have the meaning given to it in section 5515 (relating to prohibiting
of paramilitary training) but shall not include air rifles as that term is defined
in section 6304 (relating to sale and use of air rifles).

"Person adversely affected." Any of the following:

(1) A resident of this Commonwealth who may legally possess a firearm under Federal
and State law.

(2) A person who otherwise has standing under the laws of this Commonwealth to bring
an action under subsection (a.2).

(3) A membership organization, in which a member is a person described under paragraph
(1) or (2).

"Political subdivision." The term shall include any home rule charter municipality, county, city, borough,
incorporated town, township or school district.

"Reasonable expenses." The term includes, but is not limited to, attorney fees, expert
witness fees, court costs and compensation for loss of income.

(a) Offense defined.--It is unlawful for any person to possess, use or attempt to use a KTW teflon-coated
bullet or other armor-piercing ammunition while committing or attempting to commit
a crime of violence as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions).

(b) Grading.--An offense under this section constitutes a felony of the third degree.

(c) Sentencing.--Any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence
and who uses or carries, in the commission of that crime, a firearm loaded with KTW
ammunition or any person who violates this section shall, in addition to the punishment
provided for the commission of the crime, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for
not less than five years. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall
not suspend the sentence of any person convicted of a crime subject to this subsection
nor place him on probation nor shall the term of imprisonment run concurrently with
any other term of imprisonment including that imposed for the crime in which the KTW
ammunition was being used or carried. No person sentenced under this subsection shall
be eligible for parole.

(d) Definition.--As used in this section the term "armor-piercing ammunition" means ammunition which,
when or if fired from any firearm as defined in section 6102 that is used or attempted
to be used in violation of subsection (a) under the test procedure of the National
Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standard for the Ballistics Resistance
of Police Body Armor promulgated December 1978, is determined to be capable of penetrating
bullet-resistant apparel or body armor meeting the requirements of Type IIA of Standard
NILECJ-STD-0101.01 as formulated by the United States Department of Justice and published
in December of 1978.

18c6121v

(Dec. 21, 1984, P.L.1210, No.230, eff. imd.)

1984 Amendment. Act 230 added section 6121.

18c6122s

§ 6122. Proof of license and exception.

(a) General rule.--When carrying a firearm concealed on or about one's person or in a vehicle, an individual
licensed to carry a firearm shall, upon lawful demand of a law enforcement officer,
produce the license for inspection. Failure to produce such license either at the
time of arrest or at the preliminary hearing shall create a rebuttable presumption
of nonlicensure.

(b) Exception.--An individual carrying a firearm on or about his person or in a vehicle and claiming
an exception under section 6106(b) (relating to firearms not to be carried without
a license) shall, upon lawful demand of a law enforcement officer, produce satisfactory
evidence of qualification for exception.

A waiver of disability from Federal authorities as provided for in 18 U.S.C. § 925
(relating to exceptions; relief from disabilities), a full pardon from the Governor
or an overturning of a conviction shall remove any corresponding disability under
this subchapter except the disability under section 6105 (relating to persons not
to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms).

It shall be the duty of the Pennsylvania State Police beginning January 1, 1996, to
distribute to every licensed firearm dealer in this Commonwealth firearms safety brochures
at no cost to the dealer. The brochures shall be written by the Pennsylvania State
Police, with the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and shall include
a summary of the major provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to,
the duties of the sellers and purchasers and the transferees of firearms. The brochure
or a copy thereof shall be provided without charge to each purchaser.

(a) Illegal possession.--Upon confiscating or recovering a firearm from the possession of anyone who is not
permitted by Federal or State law to possess a firearm, a local law enforcement agency
shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace where necessary,
to determine how and from where the person gained possession of the firearm.

(b) Tracing.--Local law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in complying with subsection (a).

(c) Notification.--Local law enforcement agencies shall advise the Pennsylvania State Police of all firearms
that are recovered in accordance with this section.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person in this Commonwealth
who may lawfully purchase, possess, use, control, sell, transfer or manufacture a
firearm which exceeds the barrel and related lengths set forth in section 6102 (relating
to definitions) from lawfully purchasing or otherwise obtaining such a firearm in
a jurisdiction outside this Commonwealth.

18c6141.1v

(Apr. 22, 1997, P.L.73, No.5, eff. 60 days)

1997 Amendment. Act 5 added section 6141.1.

18c6142s

§ 6142. Locking device for firearms.

(a) Offense defined.--It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, deliver or transfer any firearm as
defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), other than an antique firearm as
defined in section 6118 (relating to antique firearms), to any other person, other
than another licensee, unless the transferee is provided with or purchases a locking
device for that firearm or the design of the firearm incorporates a locking device.

(b) Exceptions.--Firearms for transfer to or possession by any law enforcement officer employed by
any Federal, State or local government entity or rail police employed and certified
by a rail carrier as a police officer are not subject to the provisions of this section.

(c) Penalties.--A violation of the provisions of this section shall be a summary offense.

(d) Good faith compliance.--A licensee who in good faith complies with this section shall not be civilly liable
as a result of such compliance with this section, except for any acts or omissions
intentionally designed to harm or for grossly negligent acts or omissions which result
in harm.

(e) Admissibility of evidence.--A transferee's purchase or receipt of a locking device in conjunction with the purchase
of a firearm pursuant to this section shall not be admissible as evidence in any civil
action brought against the transferee.

(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection:

"Licensee." Any licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer of firearms.

"Locking device." Either of the following:

(1) a device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from
being operated without first deactivating the device; or

(2) a device that is incorporated into the design of a firearm and that is designed to
prevent the operation of the firearm by anyone not having access to the device.

18c6142v

(Dec. 15, 1999, P.L.915, No.59, eff. 60 days)

1999 Amendment. Act 59 added section 6142.

Cross References. Section 6142 is referred to in section 6108.3 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

18c6161h

SUBCHAPTER C

OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES

Sec.

6161. Carrying explosives on conveyances.

6162. Shipping explosives.

18c6161s

§ 6161. Carrying explosives on conveyances.

(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if he enters into or upon
any railroad train, locomotive, tender or car thereof, or into or upon any automobile
or other conveyance used for the carrying of freight or passengers, having in his
custody or about his person any nitroglycerine or other explosive, other than as freight
regularly shipped as such.

(b) Powers of crew.--The conductor or person having charge and control of any railroad train, coach, or
other conveyance for the carriage of freight or passengers, may arrest any person
found violating the provisions of this section and detain such person until reaching
some place, where such person may be delivered to a constable or other police authority.

(c) Venue.--It shall be lawful to prosecute such offenders in any county through which said public
conveyance passes, without reference to the place where such offenders were arrested.

18c6162s

§ 6162. Shipping explosives.

(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he knowingly delivers,
or causes to be delivered to any transportation company, or to any person engaged
in the business of transportation, any explosive material adapted for blasting, or
for any other purpose for which such articles may be used, under any false or deceptive
invoice or description, or without informing the carrier at or before the time when
such delivery is made, of the true nature of the same, and without having the keg,
barrel, can or package containing the same plainly marked with the name of the explosive
material therein contained, together with the word "dangerous."

(b) Damages.--Any person convicted of an offense under this section shall, in addition to any other
penalty, be responsible for all damages to persons or property directly or indirectly
resulting from the explosion of any such article.

(c) Opening of suspected containers.--Any person engaged in the business of transportation, upon affidavit made of the fact
that any container tendered for transportation, not in compliance with the provisions
of this section is believed to contain explosive material, may require such container
to be opened, and refuse to receive any such container unless such requirement is
complied with.

(d) Disposition of explosives.--If such container is opened and found to contain any explosive material, the container
and its contents shall be forthwith removed to any lawful place for the storing of
explosives. After conviction of the offender, or after three months from such removal,
the container, with its contents, shall be sold at public sale, after the expiration
of ten days from notice of the time and place of such sale, published in one newspaper
in the county where such seizure shall have been made. The proceeds of such sale,
after deducting therefrom the expenses of removal, storage, advertisement and sale,
shall be paid into the treasury of the county.

This subchapter provides for the establishment of the Straw Purchase Prevention Education
Program within the Office of Attorney General.

18c6182s

§ 6182. Legislative findings and declarations.

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The illegal purchase of firearms throughout this Commonwealth is a threat to public
safety and security.

(2) Urban areas are experiencing increased violence as a result of criminal misuse of
firearms. Stemming the flow of these illegal firearms through straw purchases will
help to curb the crime rate throughout this Commonwealth and increase public safety.

(3) Educating the public that illegally purchasing a firearm for someone otherwise prohibited
from possessing one is a serious crime and punishable under Federal law by ten years'
imprisonment advances public safety.

(4) Committed to educating firearms dealers and the general public, the National Shooting
Sports Foundation, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, in July 2000 created the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program."

(5) The "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" was developed to raise public awareness
that it is a serious crime to purchase a firearm for someone who cannot legally do
so and to educate firearms dealers on how to better detect and deter potential straw
purchases. The campaign delivers the message that anyone attempting an illegal firearm
purchase faces a stiff Federal penalty.

(6) The "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" is vital to educating federally licensed
firearms dealers and their employees on how to recognize and deter the illegal purchase
of firearms through straw purchases. This program is an important tool for the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to pursue its mission of preventing terrorism,
reducing violent crime and protecting the public.

(7) The nationally recognized "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" has been endorsed
by United States attorneys throughout the nation, various law enforcement agencies,
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of Justice.

(8) It is in the best interest of this Commonwealth to establish a straw purchase prevention
education program within the Office of Attorney General to provide resources and direct
grant money to the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" and similar programs that
offer straw purchase prevention education.

18c6183s

§ 6183. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings
given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a) Establishment.--The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program is established and shall provide resources
and direct grant money to underwrite the cost of implementing an educational and public
service outreach program in the community.

(b) Outreach.--The educational and public service outreach program shall inform individuals of the
illegal nature of purchasing a firearm for an individual prohibited from owning firearms.
The outreach program shall be developed by a not-for-profit organization which:

(1) Is a national trade association representing the shooting, hunting and firearm industry.

(3) Has been in existence for at least 45 years prior to the effective date of this section.

(c) Priority of grants.--Grants shall be prioritized based on the highest incidence of firearm violence in
a county of this Commonwealth.

18c6184v

Cross References. Section 6184 is referred to in sections 6183, 6185 of this title.

18c6185s

§ 6185. Powers and duties of Attorney General.

In addition to any other powers and duties, the Attorney General of the Commonwealth
shall:

(1) Establish a grant program to provide moneys from the fund pursuant to section 6184
(relating to Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program).

(2) Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

18c6186s

§ 6186. Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund.

(a) Establishment.--The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury
as a restricted account. The fund shall consist of funds appropriated by the General
Assembly.

(b) Continuing appropriation.--All moneys in the fund and the interest accruing thereon are hereby appropriated to
the Office of Attorney General on a continuing basis to carry out the provisions of
this subchapter.

18c6186v

Cross References. Section 6186 is referred to in section 6183 of this title.

18c6187s

§ 6187. Transfer for initial funding.

The sum of $100,000 is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Straw Purchase
Prevention Education Fund for expenditure during the fiscal year July 1, 2009, to
June 30, 2010, to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.